St John the Baptist Church of England Junior School
94%
Capacity
225
Pupils
N/A
Demand
About St John the Baptist Church of England Junior School
St John the Baptist Church of England Junior School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Richmond upon Thames community, welcoming children from age 7 to 11. The school has 225 pupils on roll and is well-filled (94% of 240 places).
Ofsted has rated St John the Baptist Church of England Junior School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Phoebe du Parcq, it falls under Richmond upon Thames local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 50% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 10848th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 37th out of 38 in Richmond upon Thames.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St John the Baptist Church of England Junior School include Library, Playing Fields, Gymnasium, Sensory Room, Dining Hall, Outdoor Playground, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Rounders, Tennis, Football, Netball, as well as clubs including Coding, Book Club, Choir, Film Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 12.9%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Richmond upon Thames, St John the Baptist Church of England Junior School is one of the options available in the London region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 7 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Lower Teddington Road, Kingston upon Thames, Richmond upon Thames, KT1 4HQ |
| Headteacher | Phoebe du Parcq |
| Local Authority | Richmond upon Thames |
| Number of Pupils | 225 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 12.9% |
| School Capacity | 225 / 240 (94% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
23 May 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (23 May 2024): School remains Good (Improving) - S5 Next
Source: Ofsted, 12 Jan 2015. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (50%)
10848th of 13,686
Nationally
1471st of 1,592
In London
37th of 38
In Richmond upon Thames
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
50%
Expected Standard
7%
Higher Standard
'22/23
72%
'23/24
50%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
8Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
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Contact Information
Lower Teddington Road, Kingston upon Thames
Richmond upon Thames, KT1 4HQ
Lower Teddington Road, Kingston upon Thames
Richmond upon Thames, KT1 4HQ
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